REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
IN PERSON MEETING
MCFARLAND CITY COUNCIL
ACFARLAND SUCCESSOR AGENCY
ACFARLAND PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORIT
MCFARLAND IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
MCFARLAND PARKING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor S. Tafoya called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. *Meeting began late due to technical difficulties connecting to Facebook live.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Present: Councilmember S. Ayon, Councilmember Cano, Councilmember A. Ayon, Mayor Tafoya
Councilmembers Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Pérez
OFFICIALS PRESENT
Chief of Police/City Manager Williams, Assistant City Manager Cosentini, Interim City Attorney Hodges, Interim Community Development Director Ronk, Human Resources Director Garza, City Clerk Alvarado, Accounting Supervisor Lara
Officials Absent: Public Works Director Gonzales
*Public Works Director Gonzales stepped in late.
INVOCATION
Councilmember Cano
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember A. Ayon
PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
• Proclamation Declaring May as Community Action Month - Presented to Chief Program Officer, Traco Matthews, by Mayor Sally Tafoya. * Traco Matthews was absent. Pritika Ram, Director o Administration for CAPK was present to receive the Proclamation Certificate.
Proclamation Honoring National Police Week from May I5'' - May 21"-Presented to Chief o olice Kenny Williams by Councilmember Saul Ayor
• Swearing in Ceremony- McFarland Police Department- Chief Kenny Williams
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Phil Corr- 117 5' Street McFarland
2. Daniel Sanchez- 512 10" Steet McFarland
3. Jaime Hernandez- 967 Kala Loop McFarland
4. Jose Hernandez- 602 7* Street McFarland
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Expense Report in the Amount of S276,913.68 from April 16, 2022, to May 5, 2022; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Payroll Report in the Amount
13.497.31 for April 2022; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ay
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
3. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve April 28, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes:
2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
4. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution No. 2022-0038, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND TO ALLOW
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO BE HELD REMOTELY, CONSISTENT WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 361 RECOMMENDATION; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. The City of McFarland Conducted a Public Hearing to Receive Input Regarding its Intent to Levy and Collect Assessments Within the Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
a. Opened Public Hearing and Receive Public Testimony: 6:57 P.M. NO COMMENTS Closed Public Hearing: 6:57 P.M.
b. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution No. 2022-0048, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND/OR APPROVING THE FINAL ENGINEER'S
REPORT REGARDING THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO.1, AND THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023: 2' by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 3/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
*Councilmember S. Avon left the Chambers did not vote on this item. c. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution No.2022-0049, -
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND
CALIFORNIA ORDERING THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. I. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/2023; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
Note: Resolution Numbers on the Agenda for the Public Hearing were typing errors. Resolutions should have read 2022-0048 and 2022-0049.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
6. Motion was made by: to approve Letters of Support for the Following Two Pieces of Legislation that Assemblyman Rudy Salas is Authorizing:
-AB 2062 - Local Police Grant
-AB 1941 - State Supplemental Payments for Seniors
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Perez
Abstentions: None
*Yesenia Aguilar was present on behalf of Assemblyman Rudy Salas to speak on this item and answer any questons
7. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0037, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR THE
ELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND TWO COUNCIL MEMBERS AND REQUESTING THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF KERN TO CONSOLIDATE WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022; 2nd by:
Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
8. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0039, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of MeFarland Designating the Week of May 15 - 21, 2022 as "National Police Week; 2d by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
9. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution No. 2022-0040, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
FIRST AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT WITH DOUGLASS BROWN DBA DOUGLASS ENVIRONMENTAL; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
10. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0041, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
CONTRACT WITH SELF-HELP ENTERPRISES FOR ADMINSTRATION GRANT SERVICES; 2nd by: A. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
11. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution No. 2022-0042, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING THE CITY OF MCFARLAND 2022 LOCAL ROADWAY SAFETY PLAN; 2nd by:
Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Perez
Abstentions: None
12. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0043, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING 5TH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN MCFARLAND AND QUAD KNOPF, INC; 2nd by: A. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
13. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0044, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FUNDING OF ENTIRE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT; 2nd by:
Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Navs: None
Absent: Perez
Abstentions: None
14. Motion was made by: Councilmember Cano to approve Resolution No. 2022-0045 A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND APPROVING
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FUNDING OF ENTIRE MCFARLAND COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT; 2nd by: Councilmember S. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Perez
Abstentions: None
15. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0046, A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND AUTHORIZING THE FEDERAL FUNDING UNDER FTA SECTION 5311 (49 U.S.C. SECTION 5311) WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION; 2nd by: Councilmember Cano.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Navs: None
Ahsent: Perez
Ahstentions: None
16. Motion was made by: S. Ayon to approve Resolution No. 2022-0047, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCFARLAND'S INTENT TO SUBMIT A FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR THE ADDITION OF 1, 2, 3, - TCP TREATMENT AT THE BROWNING ROAD WELL FACILITY; 2nd by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
Vote: 4/0
Ayes: A. Ayon, S. Ayon, Cano, Tafoya (Mayor)
Nays: None
Absent: Pérez
Abstentions: None
17. Motion was made by: Councilmember S. Ayon to TABLE: Report, Discuss and Possible Approval of Implementing an On -Call Stipend to be Added to the Cities Current Employee Handbook; 2* by: Councilmember A. Ayon.
REPORTS FROM CITY COUNCIL ON COMMITTEE/SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETINGS a. Delano Mosquito Abatement District (DMAD) - Ricardo Cano Kern Council of Governments (KCOG)- Mayor Tafoya or Mayor Pro-Tem Perez c. Ker Economic Development Corp. (KEDC) - Mayor Tafoya or Mayor Pro-Tem Pérez d. Kern County Association of Cities (KCAC)
Poso Creck (IR WMP)- Councilmember S. Ayon
1. Kern Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) - Councilmember S. Ayon
COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REPORTS
CLOSED SESSION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(d)(4): (One Case)
2. Public Employee Appointment (§ 54957): Title Community Development Director
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (§54957.6): McFarland Police Officers Association: City Representative Che Johnson
Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957): Title: Interim City Attorney
5. Public Employee Appointment (§ 54957): Title: City Attorney
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.
Francisca Alvarado
INCORPORATE,
Francisca Alvarado, City Clerk
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